June
6

22nd ANNUAL HONOR AMERICA CELEBRATION SLATED FOR JUNE 26

College of the Ozarks invites the public to attend the 22nd annual Honor America on Sunday, June 26. The event will begin with a picnic at 4:30 p.m. where attendees can purchase barbecue items, followed by a musical entertainment beginning at 5 p.m. and a patriotic program and concert at 8 p.m.

“Honor America has become a tradition that people of all ages can enjoy, “said Elizabeth Andrews, College of the Ozarks public relations director. “ Kids can play with tinker toys, make bubbles and much more, while parents and grandparents can enjoy great music, barbecue and relax. Folks who attend will experience an atmosphere reminiscent of an old-fashioned patriotic celebration.”

This year’s event will host a new slate of entertainers. Before the sky lights up with fireworks, the cast from Red, Hot… and Blue! will perform American classics from the 40s, 50s and 60s. The Petersen Family Band of Branson will entertain attendees with bluegrass and southern gospel music.

“Patriotism is a main focus at College of the Ozarks, and Honor America is a great way to celebrate that,” said Andrews. “I can’t think of a better way to kick off the Fourth of July holiday than by coming to the College’s beautiful campus to listen to music that encompasses the American spirit and to pay tribute to our nation. So, please join us as we honor America.”

After dark, an elaborate fireworks display will conclude the event. Honor America is free and is open to the public, but do not forget your lawn chairs. Please do not bring alcohol or tobacco products, fireworks or pets onto campus. For more information, please call the Public Relations office at (417) 690-2212.

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June
6

11th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes Opens the Door to Picturesque
Table Rock Lake Residences While Raising Money for Local Charities

The tour, presented by Neighbors & Friends of Table Rock Lake, will take place December 2-3
KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. – Come and explore a collection of picturesque homes during the 11th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes presented by Neighbors & Friends of Table Rock Lake, Inc. The tour will take place December 2-3, 2011, and give visitors the opportunity to peek inside a variety of Table Rock Lake’s unique private residences, all dressed for the holidays. The homes, covering a variety of architectural styles, will be available for tour between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The ticket purchase opens the door to the fun of exploring some of most beautiful and interesting homes nestled in the arms of the Ozark Mountain Country of Southwestern Mo. and situated near one of the nation’s most popular entertainment and leisure destinations Branson, Mo. The featured homes on tour will be unveiled in mid-June at www.hometour.nftrl.org.

Tickets are $15 and available starting November 1, 2011. Ticket outlets include Harter House, Peoples Bank, Kimberling Area Library, Metropolitan Bank and Table Rock Community Bank in Kimberling City and Country Mart and Stone County Bank in Branson West. On the days of the tour, tickets may be purchased at the headquarters at Kimberling Area Library or at the featured homes. Reservations are not necessary, and free parking is available at all houses. Each house will have guides available.

The tour also includes access to an expansive holiday boutique featuring local crafts, baked goods, silent auction items and raffle drawings. Raffle prizes include a fishing expedition with professional fisherman Stacey King. Complimentary tea, coffee and cookies will be provided and a light lunch will be available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Christmas Tea Room, located at the tour headquarters at the Kimberling Area Library.

All proceeds from the Christmas Tour of Homes, including the Stacey King raffle, will be donated to various Stone and Taney county community outreach programs.

To learn more about the Neighbors & Friends of Table Rock Lake Christmas Tour of Homes, the recipients of last year’s grants and the organization visit www.nftrl.org.

Kingsgate Castle, one of four homes being featured in the Home tour.

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June
6

Andy Williams To Be Honored At Judy Garland Festival

BRANSON, MO—June 2011—Andy Williams is the special guest for the 36th Annual Judy Garland Festival Thursday, June 16 to Saturday, June 16 to Saturday, June 18, 2011, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

Festival highlights include a gala dinner honoring the legendary Andy Williams, a party for the “Wizard of Oz” Munchkin Karl Slover, a local production of “Meet Me in St. Louis” by the Grand Rapids Players, and a show of Judy’s gowns for collector Michael Siewert. Mr. Williams will be signing his memoir “Moon River and Me” in the afternoon and then be given the Lifetime Achievement Award Friday evening.

Festival headquarters are at the Judy Garland Museum and historic family home and adjacent Children’s Discovery Museum in Grand Rapids, the northern Minnesota resort town where Judy’s family lived when she was a little girl. The Judy Garland Museum has the world’s largest collection of Judy Garland memorabilia.

For schedule and ticket information go to www.judygarlandmuseum.com or call 800-664-5839 or 218-327-9276.

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